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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.41, 633.56 and 311.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.41, 633.56 and 311.99 is: 430.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.41 : 633.56 = 311.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.41/633.56 = 311.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.41x = 633.56 × 311.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.41x = 197,659.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,659.66/459.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.25

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